focus
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focus belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
focus synonyms
What's the difference between focus / concentrate / zero in on / zoom in on / center on / pay attention to
She needs a quiet room to concentrate on her presentation.
to direct full attention toward a specific target or issue
Let's zero in on the main causes of the delay.
to focus more closely on a particular detail or area (can be literal or figurative)
We need to zoom in on the metrics for this quarter.
to place something at the core of attention or activity
The meeting will center on the budget proposal.
Please pay attention to the safety instructions.
to deal with or give attention to a person, task, or matter (slightly formal)
Can you attend to the client's request this afternoon?
to focus on something in an excessive or narrow way, often not easily changed
He tends to fixate on small mistakes instead of the overall result.
to work hard and put effort into a task (implies discipline and effort)
If you apply yourself to the project, you'll finish on time.
to give a lot of time or effort to an activity or person, often long-term
She decided to devote herself to improving internal processes.
The campaign will target small business clients.
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How to pronounce focus and what this word means
focus means focus. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce focus
/ˈfəʊkəs/
focus translation
focus
focus examples
Can you focus on that email before the meeting?
focus transcription
/ˈfəʊkəs/, /tə ˈfoʊkəs/
Questions about this word
focus meaning: what does it mean?
concentrate
focus pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
focus is pronounced as /ˈfəʊkəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
focus definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Can you focus on that email before the meeting? Translation: Можешь ли ты постараться сконцентрироваться на этом письме перед встречей?
Is focus part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, focus can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is focus part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, focus can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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